How to travel from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC

There are 3 options to travel between New Haven, CT and Washington, DC including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $64.

This is compared to other travel options from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC:

A bus is $26 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $90.

A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC costing on average $101.

The fastest way to travel from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC is by train with an average journey time of 5h 47m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

Flight takes on average 6h 9m.

The distance from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC is approximately 273 miles (440 km).

The average frequency per day from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC is:

• Around 26 trains per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.
• Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New Haven, CT and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC:

• Flights mostly depart from New Haven and arrive in Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Union Station, New Haven, CT and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
• Buses mostly depart from New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, CT Transit to go to Washington, DC by bus.
• Travel with Avelo Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
• Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 1 direct flights per day with Avelo Airlines.
• 18 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Washington, DC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood, visit the world's largest library at the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center. Key sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.

To explore Washington, DC's main attractions such as the National Mall, museums, and monuments, a stay of three to four days is recommended.